Post 292068 by _tc on 2010-02-26 07:47:28
Hi all, i am Edward, a new member and until a few days ago never thought i would own a volvo let alone love it!
I have been forced to find a run around so bid on a local car on ebay and won it. N reg silver 850 T5 estate, 175k on the clock, no back screen and what seems like no third gear. anyway apart form that she drives a dream.
I have won a tail gate for £20 so will get that asap and i have seen a gearbox with 90 day warranty for £115. its an M56 so should be ok.
I have a couple of questions and before i post pics up i would like to t cut and polish said beast.
I cant move the electric seats, where should i look first ?
the rear springs are red, does this mean its lowered?
the wheels are Vauxhall ones by the look of things, does anyone want them?
tailgate latch doesnt latch on, i will attack with WD-40 but didnt know if this was common.
oh and when i go to change the gearbox is it a fairly straight forward operation? i am a trained mechanic but left that profession many moons ago so a bit rusty.
Thanks for reading
Ed.
Post 292074 by kyebosh on 2010-02-26 09:29:57
Hello & Welcome :wave23d:
Post 292102 by kevin4878 on 2010-02-26 13:11:26
welcome to the forum, saw the same car online too.
Post 292112 by Happygilmore78 on 2010-02-26 13:56:52
Welcome to forum mate - my gearchange is straight forward, although sometimes i have to put my foot on the dash to put my handbrake on :)
Post 292120 by Flatout Phil on 2010-02-26 14:46:47
Hello! Sounds like a project! Anyhow, you are in the right place. As for your rear springs, it could just be they are painted red, but I suggest measuring from ground to the top of the arch (and if it has self-adjusting shocks - they should not be non-standard springs) and checking against another 850.
Post 292227 by cameron on 2010-02-26 21:43:34
Welcome Buddy :D
Sounds like it may be lowered, a tailgate for £20 is a bargain, and a gearbox for £115 sounds good as well :B_thumb:
Hope you get it sorted buddy.
I have a silver T5 as well and love it, ive had a red one a white one and a blue one but silver is my favourite colour so im loving it, and on the upside its been breathed on a wee bit so is huge fun.
Sub frame drops down and gearbox pulls out once all the bolts and stuff are disconnected / undone, very easy indeeed.
A clutch can be done in a couple of hours just to give you an idea.
Get some piccys up buddy :D
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Post 292279 by _tc on 2010-02-27 07:25:50
thank you for all the welcomes. and Cameron thanks for the tips on subframe etc. just what i needed.
I am looking forward to having a third gear and a tailgate that shuts out road noise.
I would rather put standard suspension back on as i bought her thinking she would be a bit smoother on the bumps but its not top of my list.
Pics as soon as i have polished her and have a glass in the back window. maybe i will do a before and after shot.
Post 292281 by p fandango on 2010-02-27 08:25:47
Volvo did 2 different M56 gearboxes, the M56L & the M56H. I believe both will fit but the L has a lower ratio on 1st & 2nd gear , all other gears are the same. Some also had a lower final drive ratio. Also early T-5's had the speed sensor on the gearbox, later was done thru the ABS so need to check which you have & if it matches to the box your getting
the wiring for the electric seat isn't in the lower spec cars so some of people just fit the seat & never wire it up